My heart is heavy for this week's Tea Party recipient, Paul, who lost both his wife and mother last month to COVID. Our mission this week is to transport Paul to the Orient.
For me, the iconic Asian art is a watercolor picture of Mt. Fugi with cherry blossoms. Now, I can't draw a lick, but I thought I might manage a big lump on a page. I am thrilled that I got the proportions as good as I did. I found a simple picture and tried to copy the shadows, etc. I used watercolor pencils because I thought it would easier for me to sketch things in before I applied the brush. The actually watercoloring is really just ok, but I'll take it. Somehow I managed to get a mark (the wrong color of course) in the snow and a very good thumbprint on the dark mountain base. The thumbprint is mostly corrected with more water, but the mark is strategically hidden behind the die cut. Thank goodness for embellishments. I am chuckling right now, because this is one of those rare occasions for me when the scan of the card looks better than the real card. LOL. I hope Paul isn't an art lover.
For me, the mountains are always a source of peace and spiritual connection. I really can't imagine what Paul is going through, but I hope the cards and prayers he receives this week give him some solace. I hope you find peace and love throughout your day too. TFL.
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Fri, Feb 19, 2021 @ 8:08 PM
This beautiful mountain must be Mt. Fuji in Japan while celebrating at cherry blossom blooming with many festivals...the perfect time to visit Japan. You've done such a marvelous watercolor depiction of a mountain scene!
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